Chaffetz’s new bill targets federal employee, contractor tax debts

Federal Times: Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, plans to tackle more than $1 billion in unpaid taxes by federal civilian employees with a mix of the sweet and bitter.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman’s new bill—HR 396, the Tax Accountability Act—would address delinquent tax bills by contractors by requiring contractors and “individuals applying for federal employment” to certify their tax status when applying for work.

If the contractor or grant applicant has a heavy delinquent tax debt, they wouldn’t be eligible for the contract and could face suspension of debarment.

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